Volunteer Opportunities In Waterford

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Volunteer RoleLinkRole summary
Age Friendly Coffee & Connect Monthly Meet upApply HereOver 65's Age Friendly Coffee & Connect Meet up in the Waterford Volunteer Centre, in collaboration with The Older People's Council & Age Friendly Waterford.
ALONE Telephone Support and Befriending ServiceApply HereALONE’s Telephone Support and Befriending is a free friendly, support and information telephone service for older people. It provides personal daily or weekly contact to ensure that recipients are safe and well in their home.
Athletics CoachApply HereShare your skills with Special Olympics athletes and the community. Athletics coaching takes place from 5.45pm - 6.45pm on Mondays.Basic experience and knowledge of athletics is preferable but not essential.
Basketball CoachApply HereAssist with coaching Basketball to either male or female athletes with an intellectual disability. Volunteer would need a genuine interest but does not have to be a qualified coach.
Branch Box SecretaryApply HereServicing, maintaining and emptying RNLI collection boxes on a regular basis and issuing related receipts, acting as ambassador and advocate for the RNLI and helping to drive our One Crew ethos.
Club Academy CoachApply HereWe’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our coaching teamat Ballyduff AFC for boys and girls aged 4–9. No experience needed — just energy, positivity, and a willingness to learn. Full support and training provided.
Club Social Media Content OfficerApply HereDo you have an interest in football and grassroots sports and strong communication and writing skills. Experienced with social media platforms and basic design tools.
Cultural art workshop volunteerApply HereYou will lead 1–2 workshops to share your cultural heritage through art and craft. You’ll engage participants, teach traditional techniques, and promote cultural exchange with support from Waterford Volunteer Centre.
Director of CompanyApply HereThe Bilberry Goats Heritage Trust are looking for a director to provide governance and administrative oversight for the Trust, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and supporting the organisation's heritage mission.
Event Support Assistant - Waterford Volunteer CentreApply HereAs an event support assistant, you will greet visitors, share information Waterford Volunteer Centre & its services & projects.
Exhibition GuideApply HereThe role requires good **people skills** and a friendly, approachable manner. Volunteers should be comfortable welcoming visitors and helping them feel at ease in a historic setting.
Gardener / WeederApply HereTramore Tidy Towns is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help keep our town clean, green, and beautiful! Volunteers meet every Wednesday Morning at 10am, & evening at 6pm at selected locations each week.
Interpreter Portuguese-SpeakerApply HereSupport is needed with translation to improve accessibility to a service for someone who needs it. This could be up to 2 hours per week. Details around days and times would be discussed and agreed in advance.
Lifeboat Visits OfficerApply HereManage the activities of the of the lifeboat station in relation to visits from the public and promotion of activitites in the station to the local community.
National Support & Referral Line VolunteerApply HereSupport to older people, who may have concerns or are facing difficulties in Ireland. The NSRL is open Monday to Sunday, 8am-8pm. The role requires taking calls that come through to the NSRL and acting as the first point of contact to ALONE.
Repair Café VolunteerApply HereWaterford Area Partnership is looking for volunteers who have qualifications and or experience in Portable Appliance Repair and/or small-scale clothing/jewellery repair to assist with the development of a Repair Café in Waterford.
Sales AssistantApply HereLiberty Charity Shop requires volunteer Sales Assistants in our shop in Michael Street. Tasks include sorting through stock, steaming stock for floor, helping customers with enquiries.
Suicide Prevention PatrolApply HereVolunteers will be assigned to a team to carry out suicide prevention patrols along the quays Waterford city observing/speaking to people in distress.
Support & Befriending VolunteerApply HereVolunteer with Alone to make a difference to someone’s life. Visit an older person living alone who may be experiencing isolation & loneliness and bring them friendship and company for an hour each week.
Volunteer English Language Tutor- Waterford 2025Apply HereVolunteer as an English tutor to support newcomers in learning practical language skills. Teach one in-person class per week in Waterford or County.
Volunteer Exhibition InvigilatorApply HereMount Congreve House will feature a curated private collection of Irish silver and period furniture. Volunteer Invigilators will offer visitors a welcoming, friendly and informative presence and help supervise and protect the exhibition space.

Other Opportunities

 For online volunteer roles, roles supported by other Volunteer Centres and international opportunities follow the link.

Volunteer RoleLinkRole summary
Company Secretary 2026-2029Apply Here
Share your Voice to make a difference in Palliative CareApply HereThe All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care is offering this unique opportunity for members of the public to help to shape the future of palliative care services across the island of Ireland.
HUGG Champion (Nationwide)Apply HereHUGG Champions will help raise awareness of our services at local and national events, represent HUGG at fundraising events, cheque presentations, and information stands, and lend a helping hand with activities and fundraising.
Long Term Puppy Fosterer: MunsterApply HereAutism Assistance Dogs Ireland provide highly trained assistance dogs to children with autism. You will be the full time carer of the puppy for a minimum of 12 months.
Befriender VolunteerApply HereSpirasi supports asylum seekers and refugees who are victims of torture to rebuild their lives in Ireland. The aim of befriending is to support rehabilitation by building good social and community relations with a local volunteer.
Board Member - LegalApply Here
Volunteer Citizen ScientistApply HereWe are seeking Volunteers who will help preserve an important part of Ireland's climate history by digitising historical rainfall records from the National Climate Archive, managed by Met Éireann.
ModeratorApply HereIreland Reaching Out has a community of 100,000 members worldwide. We are seeking to allow members posting online to communicate with each other and we need moderators.
Text About It VolunteerApply Here50808 is a text-based non-judgemental listening service. Our Volunteers support our texters to our 24/7 free crisis text line, via their laptops from the comfort of their homes.
Volunteer Support and Self Care Group FacilitatorApply HereAware volunteer Support and Self Care Group Facilitators are responsible for facilitating weekly Support and Self Care groups. The groups are for people who have experience of depression/anxiety, bipolar disorder and mood related conditions.
HUGG Active Listeners – NationwideApply HereHUGG offer hope and healing for anyone bereaved by suicide and they are looking for volunteers for their local peer support groups.
Life Skills online VolunteerApply HereLife Skills Online is a free online eight-module programme with an environment designed to support clients tackling difficulties with low mood. As a Life Skills Online Supporter, your role is one mainly of encouragement andsupport.
Volunteer Counsellor-psychologistApply HerePSPA Ireland works to raise awareness, provide information support and to represent and advocate on behalf of people with the rare Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration.
Local LeaderApply HereVolunteers are needed to Set up and plan social events for Remote & Hybrid Employees to combat the feeling of loneliness.
TreasurerApply Here
Fundraising VolunteerApply HereIrish Guide Dogs Fundraising Volunteer will support fundraising events in their area, with the full support of their Volunteer Team Leader/Branch Chair and our Regional Development Officer.
Board Member with Legal Governance ExpertiseApply HereKilkenny Volunteer Centre is seeking to recruit a new member of the board of directors with a focus on law and governance. The role involves playing an active role in the organisation’s governance and strategic direction.
Social Media OfficerApply HereThe Cat and Dog Protection Association of Ireland provides TNR for feral cats, rescue, rehoming and financial aid to low income households for their pet care
Volunteer Videographer & EditorApply HereAs a Volunteer Videographer & Editor, you will film in-depth interviews with family members and edit footage into compelling advocacy-focused videos.
Volunteer Communications & Digital Content Officer (Remote)Apply Here
Community Sponsorship Group MemberApply HereCommunity Sponsorship Ireland (CSI) is about people coming together to welcome a refugee family directly into their community and rebuild their lives in Ireland.
Volunteer CoordinatorApply Here
Weekend Camp Volunteer/CaraApply HereVolunteers at Barretstown help change the lives of children affected by serious illness. Volunteers are a huge part of the heart and soul of Barretstown.
Volunteer Youth LeaderApply HereThe EDGE Project is a Garda Youth Diversion Project. The Project team works with young people aged between 12 and 18 in Carrick on Suir.
Other Opportunities
Volunteer RoleLinkRole Summary
Age Friendly Coffee & Connect Monthly Meet upApply HereOver 65's Age Friendly Coffee & Connect Meet up in the Waterford Volunteer Centre, in collaboration with The Older People's Council & Age Friendly Waterford.
ALONE Telephone Support and Befriending ServiceApply HereALONE’s Telephone Support and Befriending is a free friendly, support and information telephone service for older people. It provides personal daily or weekly contact to ensure that recipients are safe and well in their home.
Athletics CoachApply HereShare your skills with Special Olympics athletes and the community. Athletics coaching takes place from 5.45pm - 6.45pm on Mondays.Basic experience and knowledge of athletics is preferable but not essential.
Basketball CoachApply HereAssist with coaching Basketball to either male or female athletes with an intellectual disability. Volunteer would need a genuine interest but does not have to be a qualified coach.
Befriender VolunteerApply HereSpirasi supports asylum seekers and refugees who are victims of torture to rebuild their lives in Ireland. The aim of befriending is to support rehabilitation by building good social and community relations with a local volunteer.
Board Member - LegalApply Here
Board Member with Legal Governance ExpertiseApply HereKilkenny Volunteer Centre is seeking to recruit a new member of the board of directors with a focus on law and governance. The role involves playing an active role in the organisation’s governance and strategic direction.
Branch Box SecretaryApply HereServicing, maintaining and emptying RNLI collection boxes on a regular basis and issuing related receipts, acting as ambassador and advocate for the RNLI and helping to drive our One Crew ethos.
Club Academy CoachApply HereWe’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our coaching teamat Ballyduff AFC for boys and girls aged 4–9. No experience needed — just energy, positivity, and a willingness to learn. Full support and training provided.
Club Social Media Content OfficerApply HereDo you have an interest in football and grassroots sports and strong communication and writing skills. Experienced with social media platforms and basic design tools.
Community Sponsorship Group MemberApply HereCommunity Sponsorship Ireland (CSI) is about people coming together to welcome a refugee family directly into their community and rebuild their lives in Ireland.
Company Secretary 2026-2029Apply Here
Cultural art workshop volunteerApply HereYou will lead 1–2 workshops to share your cultural heritage through art and craft. You’ll engage participants, teach traditional techniques, and promote cultural exchange with support from Waterford Volunteer Centre.
Director of CompanyApply HereThe Bilberry Goats Heritage Trust are looking for a director to provide governance and administrative oversight for the Trust, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and supporting the organisation's heritage mission.
Event Support Assistant - Waterford Volunteer CentreApply HereAs an event support assistant, you will greet visitors, share information Waterford Volunteer Centre & its services & projects.
Exhibition GuideApply HereThe role requires good **people skills** and a friendly, approachable manner. Volunteers should be comfortable welcoming visitors and helping them feel at ease in a historic setting.
Fundraising VolunteerApply HereIrish Guide Dogs Fundraising Volunteer will support fundraising events in their area, with the full support of their Volunteer Team Leader/Branch Chair and our Regional Development Officer.
Gardener / WeederApply HereTramore Tidy Towns is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help keep our town clean, green, and beautiful! Volunteers meet every Wednesday Morning at 10am, & evening at 6pm at selected locations each week.
HUGG Active Listeners – NationwideApply HereHUGG offer hope and healing for anyone bereaved by suicide and they are looking for volunteers for their local peer support groups.
HUGG Champion (Nationwide)Apply HereHUGG Champions will help raise awareness of our services at local and national events, represent HUGG at fundraising events, cheque presentations, and information stands, and lend a helping hand with activities and fundraising.
Interpreter Portuguese-SpeakerApply HereSupport is needed with translation to improve accessibility to a service for someone who needs it. This could be up to 2 hours per week. Details around days and times would be discussed and agreed in advance.
Life Skills online VolunteerApply HereLife Skills Online is a free online eight-module programme with an environment designed to support clients tackling difficulties with low mood. As a Life Skills Online Supporter, your role is one mainly of encouragement andsupport.
Lifeboat Visits OfficerApply HereManage the activities of the of the lifeboat station in relation to visits from the public and promotion of activitites in the station to the local community.
Local LeaderApply HereVolunteers are needed to Set up and plan social events for Remote & Hybrid Employees to combat the feeling of loneliness.
Long Term Puppy Fosterer: MunsterApply HereAutism Assistance Dogs Ireland provide highly trained assistance dogs to children with autism. You will be the full time carer of the puppy for a minimum of 12 months.
ModeratorApply HereIreland Reaching Out has a community of 100,000 members worldwide. We are seeking to allow members posting online to communicate with each other and we need moderators.
National Support & Referral Line VolunteerApply HereSupport to older people, who may have concerns or are facing difficulties in Ireland. The NSRL is open Monday to Sunday, 8am-8pm. The role requires taking calls that come through to the NSRL and acting as the first point of contact to ALONE.
Repair Café VolunteerApply HereWaterford Area Partnership is looking for volunteers who have qualifications and or experience in Portable Appliance Repair and/or small-scale clothing/jewellery repair to assist with the development of a Repair Café in Waterford.
Sales AssistantApply HereLiberty Charity Shop requires volunteer Sales Assistants in our shop in Michael Street. Tasks include sorting through stock, steaming stock for floor, helping customers with enquiries.
Share your Voice to make a difference in Palliative CareApply HereThe All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care is offering this unique opportunity for members of the public to help to shape the future of palliative care services across the island of Ireland.
Social Media OfficerApply HereThe Cat and Dog Protection Association of Ireland provides TNR for feral cats, rescue, rehoming and financial aid to low income households for their pet care
Suicide Prevention PatrolApply HereVolunteers will be assigned to a team to carry out suicide prevention patrols along the quays Waterford city observing/speaking to people in distress.
Support & Befriending VolunteerApply HereVolunteer with Alone to make a difference to someone’s life. Visit an older person living alone who may be experiencing isolation & loneliness and bring them friendship and company for an hour each week.
Text About It VolunteerApply Here50808 is a text-based non-judgemental listening service. Our Volunteers support our texters to our 24/7 free crisis text line, via their laptops from the comfort of their homes.
TreasurerApply Here
Volunteer Citizen ScientistApply HereWe are seeking Volunteers who will help preserve an important part of Ireland's climate history by digitising historical rainfall records from the National Climate Archive, managed by Met Éireann.
Volunteer Communications & Digital Content Officer (Remote)Apply Here
Volunteer CoordinatorApply Here
Volunteer Counsellor-psychologistApply HerePSPA Ireland works to raise awareness, provide information support and to represent and advocate on behalf of people with the rare Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration.
Volunteer English Language Tutor- Waterford 2025Apply HereVolunteer as an English tutor to support newcomers in learning practical language skills. Teach one in-person class per week in Waterford or County.
Volunteer Exhibition InvigilatorApply HereMount Congreve House will feature a curated private collection of Irish silver and period furniture. Volunteer Invigilators will offer visitors a welcoming, friendly and informative presence and help supervise and protect the exhibition space.
Volunteer Support and Self Care Group FacilitatorApply HereAware volunteer Support and Self Care Group Facilitators are responsible for facilitating weekly Support and Self Care groups. The groups are for people who have experience of depression/anxiety, bipolar disorder and mood related conditions.
Volunteer Videographer & EditorApply HereAs a Volunteer Videographer & Editor, you will film in-depth interviews with family members and edit footage into compelling advocacy-focused videos.
Volunteer Youth LeaderApply HereThe EDGE Project is a Garda Youth Diversion Project. The Project team works with young people aged between 12 and 18 in Carrick on Suir.
Weekend Camp Volunteer/CaraApply HereVolunteers at Barretstown help change the lives of children affected by serious illness. Volunteers are a huge part of the heart and soul of Barretstown.

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